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HelpTest Code HEAG Hepatitis B Virus e Antigen and Hepatitis B Virus e Antibody, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Hepatitis Be Ag and Ab, SSpecimen Type
Serum SSTOrdering Guidance
If ordered with HBVQN / Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Serum; send separate vials.
Additional Testing Requirements
Necessary Information
Date of collection is required
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 24 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel (red-top tubes are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days | |
| Refrigerated | 6 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Special Instructions
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReference Values
HEPATITIS Be ANTIGEN:
Negative
HEPATITIS Be ANTIBODY:
Negative
For more information see Viral Hepatitis Serologic Profiles.
Useful For
Determining the presence or absence of detectable hepatitis B virus e antigen and antibody in monitoring infection status of individuals with chronic hepatitis B
Determining infectivity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers
Monitoring serologic response of chronically HBV-infected patients receiving antiviral therapy
CPT Code Information
86707
87350
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HEAG | Hepatitis Be Ag and Ab, S | 77176-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EAG | Hepatitis Be Ag, S | 13954-3 |
| HEAB | HBe Antibody, S | 33463-1 |
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAG | Hepatitis Be Ag, S | Yes | Yes |
| HEAB | HBe Antibody, S | Yes | Yes |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following: